SWEET TEA BARBECUED CHICKEN

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Marinades sometimes use coffee or espresso, and that inspired me to add tea to perk up a barbecue sauce.-Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 cup water
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 chicken (4 to 5 pounds), cut up
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup sweet tea

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Pour apple juice and water into a large shallow roasting pan. Mix seafood seasoning, paprika, garlic powder and pepper; rub over chicken. Place in roasting pan., Bake, covered, until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 170° to 175°, 50-60 minutes. Transfer chicken to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Whisk barbecue sauce and sweet tea; brush some of mixture over chicken., Place chicken on greased grill rack; grill over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side, brushing occasionally with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

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